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'Milkshake tax': There's growing evidence that expanding the UK's sugar levy could help tackle obesity
The UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as... Read more -
Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic... Read more -
Why aren't people who need weight loss drugs getting them?
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have attracted widespread attention, making headlines across pop culture and scientific sectors... Read more -
Blocking Mitch, an energy-control protein, prevents fat accumulation in human cells
Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene about 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is... Read more -
Body mass index (BMI): What it tells you—and what it doesn't
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used... Read more -
Bariatric surgery: Different benefits for people with an increased risk of diabetes
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are overweight or obese. Many develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other complications. Bariatric... Read more -
From diet to drugs: What really works for long-term weight loss
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This... Read more -
GIP receptor shows surprising dual action: Both activation and blockade support weight loss
Drugs that bind to and activate the receptors for the hormones GLP-1 and GIP are effective in the treatment of... Read more -
Compound in tomatoes may help stave off weight gain
New research suggests that lycopene, which gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red color, supports healthy liver functioning... Read more -
US sees disproportionate increase in body mass index rates of more than 60
In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately... Read more -
Lifespan of glucose-controlling molecule could be extended, helping protect against obesity, research suggests
Between 1990 and 2017 the global deaths attributed to high body mass index more than doubled from 2.2 million to... Read more -
KIAA1199: A new player in adipogenesis and whole-body energy regulation
Historically, bone has been recognized primarily for its structural role in the body, but emerging research suggests that it also... Read more -
Why our waistlines expand in middle age—aging stem cells shift into overdrive
It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates... Read more -
Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or obesity, clinical trial shows
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the... Read more -
Investigating tirzepatide's role in weight loss and metabolic health
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center conducted a first-of-its-kind study to provide insights into the mechanisms of action of... Read more
